In addition to training all time greats in Lewis and Klitschko, both of whom had long and illustrious dominant reigns as champion, he also trained Oliver McCall when he scored his dramatic upset knockout against Lewis (prior to the two teaming up), and he also guided Evander Holyfield to victory when he became the only man to defeat Riddick Bowe. Steward had an especially good track record at heavyweight. Steward worked in that capacity from 2001 until he sadly passed away in 2012.

In addition to his outstanding career as a world class trainer, Steward was also an exceptional commentator who called the HBO fights with exceptional ability to provide valuable insight to the viewing audience when it came to breaking down the sweet science in ways that were easy to follow and understand. He is best known for training Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis, and Wladimir Klitschko. In total, Steward trained 28 world champions during his time as a boxing trainer. This was Steward’s first world champion, but it would certainly not be his last. Steward’s first champion was On March 2, 1980, at new Joe Louis Arena, Steward-trained Hilmer Kenty won the WBA lightweight championship when he defeated Ernesto Espana. Steward ultimately did return to boxing in his best known capacity as a trainer at Kronk Gym, where he had a highly decorated career.

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